San Francisco gets approval for a $175M sea wall to protect a wastewater plant, despite environmental group's opposition.

San Francisco has received approval to build a $175 million sea wall at Ocean Beach to protect a wastewater treatment plant from erosion. The project, supported by the SF Public Utilities Commission, faces criticism from the Surfrider Foundation, which argues that sea walls can exacerbate erosion and suggests alternative solutions like moving the plant inland. The California Coastal Commission approved the 25-year project with requirements for regular effectiveness checks.

November 16, 2024
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